WAFU B U-20 CHAMPIONSHIP: Four Flying Eagles Players Named in Group Stage Best XI
Four players from Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have earned spots in the 2025 WAFU B U-20 Championship Group Stage Best XI, following impressive performances during the preliminary round of the regional tournament.
Flying Eagles’ Standout Performers:
Ahmed Akinyele – Centre-back: Commanded the defence with composure and consistency throughout the group games.
Odinaka Okoro – Left-back: Known for his overlapping runs and solid defensive work.
Bidemi Amole – Winger: A creative spark on the flank, providing key assists and threatening opposition defences.
Muhammed Abdullahi – Forward: Scored two crucial goals, proving vital in Nigeria’s progression to the knockout rounds.
Group Stage Best XI Overview:
Nigeria (4 players): Akinyele, Okoro, Amole, Abdullahi
Ghana (2 players)
Côte d’Ivoire (2 players)
Togo (2 players)
Burkina Faso (1 player)
Côte d’Ivoire’s Younes Zerdouk was named Coach of the Group Stage, a recognition of his team’s tactical discipline and group-stage performance.
The Flying Eagles are now focused on the knockout phase as they seek to reclaim the WAFU B U-20 title and secure qualification for the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
